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Exercise is beneficial regardless of setting, but there are extra advantages outdoor workouts can offer. Summer’s here with warmer temperatures and longer days beckoning you to “go outside.” Being out and about has plenty of benefits for mind and body, says physical therapist Beth Rohrer, PT, DPT and senior medical director for Tivity Health in...

Smart ideas to save money and reach your healthy eating goals Grocery bills take up a big chunk of the monthly budget. That chunk can seem even bigger if you’re trying to eat healthy. But you don’t have to give up your health goals to save money. What you need is a plan. “There’s this...

A Closer Look at the Health Checks That Are Key to Your Well-being You know to call the doctor when you have a high temperature or twist an ankle, but when it comes to annual checkups, well, that’s something to deal with when you’re not so busy. Except…those regular visits with your doctor or health...

When it comes to health and well-being, podcasts can help demystify health concerns, keep you up-to-date on the latest medical news, offer useful tips and tricks, and provide inspiration to help you achieve your wellness goals. Here are six of the best sources for health-related podcasts. Bonus — they are all free! Listen to them...

Returning home from a hospital stay can be an uncertain time. To speed your recovery, follow these smart tips. Coming home after a hospital stay may feel like crossing a finish line, but the race isn’t over just yet. Some steps along the way may have a big impact on your ability to heal. Here...

The quick answer is: It depends. Read on for updated options in colorectal cancer detection. In 2017, it is estimated that more than 135,000 new cases of colon and rectal cancer will be diagnosed in the United States. It’s the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women. More Americans are getting the...

Many seniors use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). This can include everything from herbal remedies and dietary supplements to making visits to alternative health practitioners such as naturopaths or homeopaths. Reasons for this vary. Some consider these approaches more “natural.” Or, they feel empowered doing something on their own for their health. A 2010 AARP/National...

Find the right workouts based on your health and personality. Check out these solo, duo, and group options for people with arthritis, heart problems, or obesity. No workout is going to work out for you if you don’t like it. That’s why one of the cornerstones of the approach taken by the American Council on...

Make a SMART goal to win at losing It’s easier to make healthy changes if you have a goal in mind, but it turns out there’s more to setting goals than simply deciding you want to lose weight. “If goals aren’t managed in a way that guides you through the entire process, it can be...

Get rid of tension in surprising spots Bad news or a “no-time-to-breathe” workday can trigger stress, and it’s not just an emotional ride. Stress causes our muscles and joints to restrict, resulting in pain. “Anywhere in the body, therefore, can be sore; stiff in pain due to stress,” says Vicki Cook, health coach and expert...